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I'm looking ahead to college and wondering about the transfer process. If you decide to transfer from one college to another, do you have to apply again like a new student? What steps are involved in …

I'm a junior in high school and curious about how college credits work. If someone starts at the University of Wisconsin and wants to transfer to a technical college, will their credits transfer smoot …

I'm considering taking some courses at the University of Phoenix but might want to transfer back to a community college later. Does anyone know if credits from the University of Phoenix can be transfe …

I'm planning to transfer from a community college to a four-year university, and I'm not sure if I need to submit SAT scores. Does anyone know if universities typically require SAT scores from transfe …

If I take advanced courses at a community college, like 300-level classes, will those credits be accepted when I transfer to a university? I'm hoping to save time and money by transferring with as man …

I'm considering starting at a community college and then transferring to a university. How common is it for universities to accept transfer students from community colleges, and what should I be aware …

I'm trying to figure out if the credits I earn at one community college will transfer to another if I need to move. Does anyone have experience with transferring within the community college system?

I'm in the process of transferring and I'm a bit confused about whether I need to officially withdraw from my current college before enrolling in the new one. Has anyone else been through this and can …

For those who've transferred from a community college, did you get a diploma before moving to a four-year school? I'm trying to figure out if I'll have a diploma or an associate's degree when transfer …

I'm currently attending a community college and wondering if transferring credits will impact my GPA here. Does anyone know if transfer credits actually change your GPA, or do they just appear on your …

If I'm planning to transfer, do colleges recalculate or rework your GPA based on their system? I heard different schools might calculate it differently, and I'm not sure how this could affect my appli …

I'm thinking about transferring and I'm a bit worried about how my freshman year grades will affect my application. Do transfer colleges actually look at your freshman year grades, or are they more fo …

I'm considering going to a trade school, but I might want to get a more traditional associate's degree later. Do credits from trade school classes usually transfer to community colleges?

Hey, I'm taking a few trade classes at my community college, and I'm curious if these credits actually transfer if I decide to switch schools. Are they typically accepted by other community colleges o …

I'm taking dual credit courses in high school, and I was wondering if the grades I earn will transfer directly to whatever college I choose. Do they count towards my college GPA, or are they just for …

Hello! I'm attending a community college in Texas but may move out of state soon. Has anyone had experience with transferring community college credits from Texas to other states, and how smooth was t …

I'm planning to move from Texas to New Mexico for college. Does anyone know if credits earned at Texas colleges generally transfer to universities in New Mexico? I want to make sure I don't have to re …

I'm studying in Texas but might want to transfer out of state. Can anyone share their experience with transferring Texas college credits to schools in other states? What challenges did you face during …

I'm at a technical college but thinking of transferring to a university to pursue a bachelor's degree. Do technical college credits generally transfer well? If you've been through this, I would love t …

I'm currently attending SCAD, but I might want to transfer to another college. How seamless is the process for transferring SCAD credits to other schools? Has anyone done this, and what should I be aw …